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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING October 1, 2024
7:03 PM*
Please be advised that pre-entry metal detector screening requirements are now in place at City Hall. Members of the public are requested to plan visits accordingly.
Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending in-person or telephonically, and may view the meeting through live webcast or BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.
City Council/Parking Authority meetings are broadcast on local Beverly Hills television and on other media platforms. Anyone who participates at the meeting and/or enters the City Council Chamber is subject to having their image displayed. These recordings will remain publicly accessible in perpetuity.
Public Comment Participation:
- Oral Comment/Listen only: (310) 288-2288
- Email: [email protected]
- Video (during public comment only): http://beverlyhills.org/comment
- To Watch Video Live: http://beverlyhills.org/live or
On-Demand: http://beverlyhills.org/citycouncilmeetings
- In-Person: Submit a Speaker Card to the City Clerk at the meeting
How to Submit Public Comment (Email/Video):
It is recommended that public written comments be submitted to the City Clerk’s office by 12:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the City Council/Parking Authority. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item Number or Topic in the subject line of the email. The City Clerk will read only the first three minutes (approximately 350 words) of a written comment. In the event of a large number of written comments on one item, written comments may be summarized by the City Clerk’s Office. The entire written comment shall be archived in full as part of the record.
If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, it will not be a part of the record. Public comment via video conference will be no longer than three (3) minutes per each individual comment, subject to City Council discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting. In-person speaker cards may be submitted to the City Clerk directly during the meeting.
The City Council/Parking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALLS
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION – Recognizing October as National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM)
2. PRESENTATION – Californians Against Retail & Residential Theft – Award Presentation
3. PRESENTATION - Recognizing Consul General of France, Julie Duhaut-Bedos for her term in office.
4. TEXT BH - Text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265. City staff will acknowledge receipt of the text message within one business day, however, resolution of issues may take longer. If you would like to receive updated text alerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department, please text "BHPDalert" to 888777. Text alerts will keep you informed of any Police activity within the City.
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. TELEPHONE CALL-IN: (310) 288-2288 Members of the public are invited to listen to the meeting telephonically or share oral communications on this phone line.
2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS. Any person wishing to address the City Council/Parking Authority on any matter may do so in writing, through email or in-person. However, the State open meetings law (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) prohibits the City Council/Parking Authority from providing a detailed response or acting upon any item not contained on the agenda posted 72 hours before a regular meeting and 24 hours before a special meeting. If you wish to address the City Council/Parking Authority at this time, please email or provide an in-person speaker card to the City Clerk prior to or during the meeting. The City Clerk will read only the first three minutes (approximately 350 words) of a written comment. In the event of a large number of written comments on one item, written comments may be summarized by the City Clerk’s Office. The entire written comment shall be archived in full as part of the record. Public comment via video conference or in-person will be no longer than three (3) minutes per each individual comment, subject to City Council discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED
D.
PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the Parking Authority or by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the Parking Authority.
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows” Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of April 16, 2024.
Item D-1
Other Business
None
E.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the City Council or requested by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows” Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of April 2, 2024.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of April 16, 2024.
Item E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of April 16, 2024.
Item E-3
Demands Paid
4. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates September 10, 2024 TO September 23, 2024.
Item E-4
5. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates September 10, 2024 TO September 23, 2024.
Item E-5
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. SUSPENDING THE COLLECTION OF A TRANSACTION AND USE TAX PURSUANT TO MEASURE RP.
Comment: Pursuant to City Council's previous direction, this resolution suspends the tax enacted by Measure RP due to the impact of special state legislation which increases the total tax sales and transaction and use taxes which may be imposed in Los Angeles County.
Item E-6 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
7. AN AGREEMENT WITH O’MELVENY & MYERS, LLP FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES.
Comment: The City Attorney recommends that the City Council approve an Agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and O’Melveny & Myers, for special counsel services.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR RODEO DRIVE BOLLARDS PROJECT BY CONCEPT CONSULTANT, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $733,760; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council accept the described work with Concept Consultant, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF PREFERENTIAL PARKING PROHIBITION FOR HOUSING PROJECTS UTILIZING PARKING REDUCTIONS.
Comment: A review of potential options to prohibit the use of the City preferential parking permit program by residents of housing developments that utilized state law exemptions or reductions for parking requirements.
Item G-1 Agenda Report
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of September 5, 2024 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Special Meeting of September 6, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of September 12, 2024 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2024. *Time is approximate - Live City Council meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast live at www.beverlyhills.org/live
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To access the City Council and City Commission video archives, along with local programs and schedules, visit www.beverlyhills.org/bhtv
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